Working Together in Health, Safety and the Environment

The Law and Health & Safety

Whilst health and safety should be based on minimising injury to people, there is an underpinning legal requirement that must be met. This course outlines how both the civil justice system and statutory law, direct the way in which decisions are made within an organisation.

By covering the principles of law, relevant case law and legal decisions, the delegate will build an understanding of the level of duty imposed on employers, employees and members of the management structure. Health and safety law is always changing, and this course will be also give latest updates and future.

Course Outline

  • Principles of UK Law
  • Government Policy and "Revitalising Health and Safety"
  • Common Law Duties
    • Reasonable Care
    • Relevant Case Law
    • Woolf Reforms
  • Statutory Law
    • Health and Safety at Work Act
    • Duties
    • Policy
    • Penalties
  • Delegated Legislation
  • ACOP's and Guidance Notes
  • The EU perspective
  • Proposed changes to Manslaughter law

Duration

One day

Available as in-company course